#❧ i have sharp things. ;; [ic]

[lastxdragon]

you can’t die. i won’t let you.

╣❦╠ ƈօռզʊɛʀɨռɢ ֆȶօʀʍ ❧

Even with Ardyn’s aid, the Others had been almost impossible to defeat. Half her armies had been lost alongside thousands of mid and southern forces before the key to defeat had been found - quite accidentally. After bathing a large group in dragonfire, melting all away - all but one, Dany brought Drogon down and drew her Valyrian steel Arak. Using the power Ardyn had given her, Dany set the Arak alight and turned to ash the dead who attempted to rush in around herself and Drogon. The massive black and red dragon took up the task of keeping the Other’s at bay while Dany circled the one.

Jhogo’s training was the only thing that gave her hope of winning in a one-on-one battle with a near giant of a manlike creature - his training and her unwavering resolve to save humanity. Dany took several hits, but did not retreat. Finally, an opening materialized and she took it, plunging the burning Arak into the monster’s chest. The creature let out a shriek and crumbled to chips of ice upon the snow. It had only been after that Daenerys felt a sharp sting and looked down to see a dagger hilt protruding from her tunic. A shout of victory rang out among the living, but Dany heard only the shimmer of Ardyn’s arrival.

Hot blood poured between her fingers as she turned, pale and wincing in pain, causing Dany to sink to her knees in the snow as he rushed to her side. It was strange. The blood was so hot, but her body felt so cold. Colder than Dany had ever felt. Ardyn’s fierce statement drew a weak chuckle. “My… dear god of fire, it is done. Mankind is safe. Take… care of my beloved children - please. You are the only one who loves them as I do,” she murmured, wincing as he pulled her onto his warm lap.

It hurt to move, but Dany tugged her glove off before reaching up to touch his cheek. His skin was so warm. Her gaze softened. “Don’t tell me that you have come to care for me… my arrogant god. Even you cannot stop this… it was my duty, Ardyn, and I always… knew it might require my life. My only regret is not having more time with you,” Dany whispered, her small hand dropping limply as her voice trailed off.